Laurel Cove Community

Facility failed to ensure physician orders were followed regarding PRN medication for Resident 1 and tracking patch removal for Resident 8.

Facility failed to ensure 1 of 1 resident with a video camera completed the required quarterly evaluation signed by the resident or representative.

Facility failed to ensure 1 of 6 staff completed required CPR training and 1 of 6 completed required specialized dementia training.

Facility failed to ensure 1 of 6 staff members completed the required two-step tuberculin skin test within three days of hire.

Facility failed to implement policies related to bed side rails (BSR) for 3 of 3 sampled residents; no assessments or monitoring instructions found.

The facility failed to update the assessment for 1 of 1 sampled resident following a change in condition, specifically regarding aggressive behaviors.

Facility failed to correctly transcribe physician orders for 2 of 2 sampled residents. Resulted in wrong medication times, incorrect doses, and contributed to a resident hospitalization.

Deficiencies were corrected.

Facility failed to notify a resident's family representative/DPOA of a significant change in condition involving skin breakdown (stage 2 wound).

Facility failed to safely store medications for 1 of 2 sampled residents; medication was found unsecured on a bedside table.

The facility failed to safely store medications for one resident who had a physician's order for management, resulting in unmonitored access and risk of ingesting expired medication. This is an uncorrected and recurring deficiency.

The licensee failed to safely store medications for one resident who had a physician's order requiring assistance, placing them at risk for ingesting incorrect medications. This was an uncorrected deficiency previously cited on October 24, 2024.

The facility corrected previous deficiencies regarding coordinating services and responding to changes in resident functioning.

The facility failed to notify the local health jurisdiction of a gastrointestinal illness outbreak affecting 22 residents, despite reports starting on 11/22/2024. Notification was not made until 12/10/2024, 18 days after the initial onset.